Research Fellow, Psychology
Job No.: 676815
Location: Monash Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4) - Full-time (0.8)
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Make a real impact as a Research Fellow at a world top 50 university
- Join a collaborative team improving care for people with brain injuries
- Contribute to innovative research that shapes healthcare for TBI patients
The Opportunity
Join our team as a Research Fellow and contribute to a large-scale MRFF-funded project led by the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre (MERRC). This project aims to enhance care for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families by identifying their needs and implementing cognitive and psychosocial guidelines. Working closely with project investigators and stakeholders, the Research Fellow will play a vital role in mapping services and conducting interviews with healthcare providers, people with TBI and their families across Australia, with a particular focus on rural communities.
This position offers the chance to be part of high-impact research in a supportive and collaborative environment and will work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve key project milestones while building a strong research profile through conference papers and publications. The role may also include participation in professional activities such as conferences and seminars to further develop expertise. With access to leading experts and stakeholders, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to research that directly informs healthcare practices for individuals with TBI.
Applicants should hold an honours degree or higher qualifications in a relevant discipline or have equivalent research experience. Strong skills in data analysis and manuscript preparation are essential, along with experience conducting qualitative interviews with individuals affected by brain injury. The ability to write and submit grant applications will also be highly valued.
This is an exciting opportunity to advance your research career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with TBI and their families. If you are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and have the skills and experience to contribute to this important work we encourage you to apply.
About Monash University
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To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Rene Stolwyk, Research Lead, Stroke and Telehealth Research, Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, +61 3 9902 0099
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Wednesday 9 April 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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